A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4230301 Details
Epoch: 195 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4232273 epoch_slot_no: 20273 block_no: 4230124 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3032 time: 2020-05-30 14:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b38746f0e722be52b1e149a97b819b66cd782285f7691e0c74f0c76b30c0e56Block Operator
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